Curtin Theses
Recent Submissions
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(2023)This PhD body of research aimed to provide further evidence to determine, in adults with CF: (i) the current evidence for effects of airway clearance techniques (ACTs) used; (ii) the responsiveness of novel outcome measures ...
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(2023)This thesis explores the drivers of Shenzhen’s rapid economic growth in the context of the evolving digital creative economy and examines the role that universities are playing in this process. It concludes that entrepreneurial ...
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(2023)In vascular physiology, much of what is known about the effects of exercise on arterial structure and function is studied in men. This thesis presents findings from two discrete studies: a systematic review and experimental ...
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(2024)The tumour microenvironment has been shown to support cancer progression and regulate responsiveness to drug treatment. In leukaemia, chemoresistance is often facilitated by stromal cells of the bone marrow microenvironment. ...
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(2023)People with knee OA often adopt compensatory movement strategies to protect their knee, and these strategies may lead to further disability. Psychological factors have been associated with compensatory movement strategies ...
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(2023)This study utilised a convergent mixed-methods design to explore the enablers and barriers to healthcare access for people with severe and enduring mental illness and chronic physical illness in Jamaica. Findings revealed ...
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(2023)The integration of high PV-penetrated prosumers into the distribution system is not without challenges due to the uncertain PV power. This investigation examines a hierarchical HESS scheme that incorporates both distributed ...
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(2024)A series of three feeding experiments were conducted. The results showed that the growth of giant trevally was improved by (i) 52% protein and 10% lipid with a P/E ratio of 24.63 g/MJ in diets, (ii) dietary supplemented ...
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(2024)Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) using vegetable oils is considered a sustainable lubrication method, particularly for machining nickel alloys. Although a significant influence of nanofluid viscosity on lubrication has ...
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(2024)Drawing on the construal level theory, this thesis examines how two platform design features (structural complexity and length requirement) may impact eWOM favourability. Converging evidence from five lab studies and a ...